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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.07, 377.76 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.07, 377.76 and 130.08 is: 194.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.07 : 377.76 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.07/377.76 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.07x = 377.76 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.07x = 49,139.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,139.02/252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.94

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